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by AAholic
January 31st, 2022, 7:12 am
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Wanted commercial cowl band
Replies: 2
Views: 7117

Wanted commercial cowl band

Wanted: commercial cowl band ANY condition.
by AAholic
December 23rd, 2021, 8:57 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 88-A Platform Bed Wood
Replies: 13
Views: 20162

Re: 88-A Platform Bed Wood

I am restoring my late 1928 AA and had my paint store mix up a satin finish Imron 3.5 Satin Plus paint color to imitate the non-buffed lacquer paint. My paint supplier is National Coatings & Supply. They were able to come up with a formula that looks like gunmetal blue. Thanks for sharing the i...
by AAholic
December 22nd, 2021, 2:03 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 88-A Platform Bed Wood
Replies: 13
Views: 20162

Re: 88-A Platform Bed Wood

The attached AA is restored to very-original. An additive was use to dull the paint to simulate unpolished lacquer.

If I can butt into your thread a minute: Neil, what additive was used to dull the paint to simulate unpolished lacquer, It looks very convincing?
by AAholic
November 18th, 2021, 8:35 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Testing Fuel Tank for Leaks
Replies: 2
Views: 3099

Re: Testing Fuel Tank for Leaks

Dave, I recently air pressure tested a tank, it worked well for me.
John
by AAholic
August 1st, 2021, 9:30 pm
Forum: AA Buy and Sell
Topic: Denman 600x20
Replies: 3
Views: 5292

Re: Denman 600x20

I have a nice Dennman 600-20 available mounted on a restored 1930 rim.
by AAholic
June 20th, 2021, 3:03 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 88-A Platform Bed Questions
Replies: 16
Views: 13957

Re: 88-A Platform Bed Questions

Here's a shot of an original, that is some beautiful work you're doing!
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by AAholic
April 14th, 2021, 8:45 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: VALLEY HEAD, AL. " MAYBERRY DAY FESTIVAL "
Replies: 1
Views: 2913

Re: VALLEY HEAD, AL. " MAYBERRY DAY FESTIVAL "

I'd love to be part of that, sounds like a lot of fun! unfortunately I don't have a 28/29 and I'm about 1000 miles too far, hope you come through with a truck.
by AAholic
January 22nd, 2021, 9:06 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: 88-A Platform Bed Question
Replies: 4
Views: 5031

Re: 88-A Platform Bed Question

Beautiful job on the cross sills, the holes look like extras, see attached photo
by AAholic
September 4th, 2020, 9:39 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: U-Joint Grease: Cornhead or Today's Standards
Replies: 6
Views: 4704

Re: U-Joint Grease: Cornhead or Today's Standards

The July/August issue of Model A News includes information about some grease John Deere has developed for it's corn head gear boxes. "It is a NLGI grade 0 extra soft lubrication grease. It's properties allow it to be fluid while in contact with moving parts (like gear oil) and thicken a little ...
by AAholic
May 15th, 2020, 9:46 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Topmoulding on Cap
Replies: 1
Views: 3245

Re: Topmoulding on Cap

Here is what I have used, I think it is the closest to the original molding but I could be wrong.
Snyder's sells them
by AAholic
May 4th, 2020, 4:52 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?
Replies: 5
Views: 54610

Re: Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?

out of an abundance of caution as they say, due to the virus it will be virtual it seems.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_cont ... e=emb_logo
by AAholic
May 4th, 2020, 3:08 pm
Forum: AA Club House
Topic: Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?
Replies: 5
Views: 54610

Re: Anyone planning to go to the 2020 ATHS national convention?

I was planning on attending but I see now that it is going to be a virtual show, I went to the convention in South Bend IN in 2011, here are some photos that show.
by AAholic
February 8th, 2020, 9:37 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Play in Rear Spring Seat Assembly
Replies: 8
Views: 7424

Re: Play in Rear Spring Seat Assembly

Keep in mind all the weight of the rear of the truck will wear the top clamp and top of the axle. I found a couple better fitting ones but still needed to build a couple areas up with weld and filed down to fit tighter. if there is still excessive play you can file the flats of the clamps down a bi...
by AAholic
November 25th, 2019, 7:27 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Brake rod question?
Replies: 3
Views: 3621

Re: Brake rod question?

The AA brake pins are the same as model A pins
by AAholic
November 10th, 2019, 7:32 pm
Forum: AA Ford Discussion
Topic: Pinion Flange Seal (option)
Replies: 1
Views: 2639

Re: Pinion Flange Seal (option)

Thanks for posting this, i explored the possibility of replacing the cork seal with an o ring on my pinion but didn't have any luck finding one let alone the ring and sure enough it leaks, I'll be prepared the next time